Northstar California Resort
A polished Lake Tahoe resort with a pedestrian village, ice rink, s'mores fires, and excellent intermediate tree skiing.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
655m (2,149ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,625m (8,612ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,929m (6,329ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
889cm (350in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
100
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
20
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
3,200 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
13%
Intermediate
60%
Advanced
27%
Best For
Location
Set in California's northern Sierra Nevada, just north of Lake Tahoe near Truckee. The terrain sits high in the mountains on slopes around Mount Pluto, with a maritime climate that brings deep, heavy snowfall to this part of the range.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Reno/Tahoe (RNO), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Reno/Tahoe (RNO)55 minutesDirections
- Sacramento (SMF)2 hoursDirections
- San Francisco (SFO)4 hoursDirections
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